VI Department of Health to Host Annual Breast and Prostate Cancer Awareness Walks in Both Districts
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) will host its annual Breast and Prostate Cancer Awareness Walk this Friday on St. Thomas and next Friday, October 24, on St. Croix, with hundreds of participants already registered in each district. “Breast and prostate cancer are the two most common cancers in the […]
Health Commissioner Appointed Vice Chair of ASTHO Community Health and Prevention Policy Committee
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is proud to announce that Commissioner Justa Encarnacion has been appointed Vice Chair of the Community Health and Prevention Policy Committee of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) for the 2025–2026 term. Commissioner Encarnacion expressed her gratitude to ASTHO for the appointment. […]
PUBLIC NOTICE: The VI Board of Dental Examiners to Hold Quarterly Board Meeting on October 17
US VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Board of Dental Examiners will hold its Quarterly Board Meeting on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 7:30 am via Microsoft Teams. The public may join the meeting via the following options: Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 256 940 408 065 2 Passcode: ea2HA77m Call In Dial in by phone +1 […]
PUBLIC NOTICE: VI Board of Veterinary Medicine to Meet Wednesday, October 15
US VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Board of Veterinary Medicine will meet on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 10:30 am via Microsoft Teams. The public may join the meeting via the following options: Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 212 361 712 053 0 Passcode: Ez9Tv73Z Call In Dial in by phone +1 939-236-6758, 154654810# Phone conference […]
PUBLIC NOTICE: Board of Medical Examiners to Hold Quarterly Meeting on December 11
US VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Board of Medical Examiners will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 7:30 am via Microsoft Teams. The public may join the meeting via the following options: Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 292 133 632 626 6 Passcode: 8Nm6zz9P Call In Dial in by phone +1 939-236-6758, […]
WIC Office on St. Thomas Temporarily Closed for Repairs
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The VI Department of Health’s WIC (Women, Infant and Children) Office at the Knud Hansen Complex on St. Thomas, is temporarily closed. The office’s air conditioning system has malfunctioned, and repairs are currently underway. The WIC office will resume regular operations on Monday, Sept 15, 2025. For more information, please contact the […]
VI Department of Health Urges Residents to Prepare Health Needs Ahead of Tropical Weather
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — As the territory monitors developing storm activity, the VI Department of Health joins with VITEMA in urging residents to take steps now to safeguard their health and well-being. “Preparing early can make a significant difference during and after severe weather events,” said VI Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion. “Storms can disrupt access […]
VI Department of Health Reminds Residents: COVID-19 Still Circulating in the Territory
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is advising residents to take precautions following a recent slight uptick in COVID-19 cases in the territory, a trend that is also being observed in the US mainland. “We want to remind everyone that COVID-19 remains a concern in our community,” said Health Commissioner Justa […]
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to Feature Walk and Candlelight Ceremony, Launch of Gen Z Radio Program
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September, the VI Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Division is inviting the community to join in its awareness and remembrance events and announcing the launch of a new initiative to address the growing mental health needs of the territory’s youth and young adults. […]
Vital Records & Statistics Office on St. Thomas to Close Friday for Repairs
ST. THOMAS – The VI Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records and Statistics (VRS) is advising the public that its St. Thomas office, located at the Knud Hansen Complex, will be closed on Friday, August 29, 2025, for minor repairs. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the public’s understanding and […]